GWW:NYE-W.W. Grainger Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Industrial Distribution | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 956.77

Change

+3.37 (+0.35)%

Market Cap

USD 13.35B

Volume

0.18M

Analyst Target

USD 359.92
Analyst Rating

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W.W. Grainger Inc is a distributor of maintenance, repair and operating supplies and other related products and services used by businesses and institutions in the United States and Canada, with expanding operations.

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ETFs Containing GWW

MIVG:CA Mackenzie Ivy Global Equi.. 3.34 % 0.89 %

+0.15 (+0%)

CAD 0.01B
QGRO American Century U.S. Qua.. 2.18 % 0.00 %

-0.33 (0%)

USD 0.85B
TMDV 1.74 % 0.00 %

N/A

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MVEA:SW iShares Edge MSCI USA Min.. 1.61 % 0.00 %

-0.01 (0%)

USD 0.30B
MVEC:SW iShares Edge MSCI World M.. 1.38 % 0.00 %

-0.02 (0%)

USD 0.16B
MVEW:SW iShares Edge MSCI World M.. 1.38 % 0.00 %

-0.02 (0%)

USD 0.54B
MVWE:SW iShares Edge MSCI World M.. 1.38 % 0.00 %

N/A

USD 0.07B
IWP iShares Russell Mid-Cap G.. 0.00 % 0.24 %

-0.52 (0%)

USD 13.91B
NOBL 0.00 % 0.35 %

N/A

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EL41:F Deka MSCI USA MC UCITS ET.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.09 (+0%)

USD 0.04B
EL41:XETRA Deka MSCI USA MC UCITS ET.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.08 (0%)

USD 0.04B
MVEA:XETRA iShares Edge MSCI USA Min.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.05 (+0%)

USD 0.32B
MVEW:XETRA iShares Edge MSCI World M.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.04 (+0%)

USD 0.78B
ECOZ 0.00 % 0.00 %

N/A

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STNC Stance Equity ESG Large C.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.08 (0%)

USD 0.11B
MVEW:LSE iShares Edge MSCI World M.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.03 (+0%)

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Industrial Distribution) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 15.46% 85% B 84% B
Dividend Return 0.47% 44% F 25% F
Total Return 15.93% 85% B 83% B
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 45.04% 69% C- 89% A-
Dividend Return 1.16% 33% F 14% F
Total Return 46.20% 69% C- 88% B+
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 266.69% 63% D 95% A
Dividend Return 13.38% 40% F 51% F
Total Return 280.07% 75% C 95% A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 30.13% 75% C 90% A-
Dividend Return 31.82% 75% C 90% A-
Total Return 1.69% 50% F 40% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 15.51% 92% A 67% D+
Risk Adjusted Return 205.11% 100% F 100% F
Market Capitalization 13.35B 100% F 95% A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Industrial Distribution) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 19.90 38% 29%
Price/Book Ratio 15.22 8% 5%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 22.88 33% 14%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 17.64 25% 18%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 57.74% 100% 97%
Return on Invested Capital 36.46% 100% 96%
Return on Assets 20.02% 100% 99%
Debt to Equity Ratio 65.85% 42% 51%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector